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Selectmen ask for second proposal on town garage feasibility study
Summary
The Town Garage Building Committee submitted a Cardinal Engineering feasibility proposal estimated at $54,100; the selectmen asked the committee to obtain a second proposal and trimmed the study scope to avoid premature commitments to construction.
The Sharon Board of Selectmen reviewed a feasibility study proposal from Cardinal Engineering for a proposed new maintenance building, salt shed, and fueling station and asked the Town Garage Building Committee to obtain a second proposal before moving forward.
The committee presented a first-stage study focused on determining whether the site is contaminated and whether it is suitable for the proposed structures; the total estimate for the study was $54,100. First Selectman Flanagan said the committee had reduced the scope from an earlier, more comprehensive proposal so the town would not be committed to further work if the site proved unsuitable. Ms. Kearcher expressed concerns about some elements of the proposal and the associated costs; Mr. Brett agreed that obtaining another proposal would be prudent. The consensus was to ask the committee for a second proposal addressing scope and cost concerns.
Why it matters: The feasibility study is the preliminary step in deciding whether to proceed with a new maintenance complex; contamination findings or high costs could halt or reshape the project.
What comes next: The Town Garage Building Committee will be asked to solicit an additional proposal and return the revised materials for selectmen review.
Ending note: The board did not authorize the feasibility study contract at this meeting and instead requested further proposals to ensure competitive pricing and appropriate scope.
